Miami mayor: Climate change "not theoretical" for city
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says the impact of climate change is not theoretical for us in the city of Miami — it's real."
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New York city closes beach for shark sightings — reports of shark attacks are up
Get the facts about shark attacks before canceling a trip or staying out of the water.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 24, 2022
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Rep. Adam Schiff, Dr. Ashish Jha and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Teachers weep recalling students killed in Parkland shooting
Eyewitnesses to the killings of 17 people by Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz are giving heart-wrenching testimony at his penalty trial.
11-month-old dies in Florida after being left in parked vehicle
The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating the incident.
Jurors see graphic video of Parkland shooting as gunman's death penalty trial continues
The jury privately watched footage of the mass shooting, which was taken from security cameras at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Thousands travel to Florida for abortions
A growing number of women are traveling to Florida seeking abortions. Planned Parenthood said it had to increase staffing before the state's 15-week ban on the procedure went into effect. Still, the state's law is less restrictive than those in neighboring states. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Thousands seek abortions in Florida amid bans in neighboring states
Florida is on track to surpass last year's total of out-of-state abortions.
Parkland shooter called "calculated, manipulative" as jurors weigh death penalty
While delivering his opening statement, the lead prosecutor described the shooter as "cold, calculated, manipulative and deadly."
Elderly woman killed by alligators in Florida
An elderly woman was killed by two alligators in a pond near her Florida home. Officials said the alligators grabbed her after she fell into the water.
Parkland school shooting death penalty trial
The trial to determine whether the Parkland school shooter will get the death penalty starts Monday. Stephen Harper, a former Florida public defender who specializes in death penalty cases, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about how the trial works and what to expect from the prosecution and defense.
Elderly woman killed by two alligators after falling into Florida pond
The woman, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
3-year-old dies in hot car parked outside preschool in Florida
The child was one of several children from the same family who attend Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami Gardens.
2 mama pythons, dozens of hatchlings and eggs found in Florida
Two nests with dozens of hatched and unhatched eggs were found, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
"Forever chemicals" found in oysters
Researchers from Florida International University studied 156 oysters from three separate Florida locations – and every single one of them contained PFAs, manmade chemicals that don't break down in the environment and have been linked to human health issues.
Missing 81-year-old found alive in Florida pond
A man named Daniel, 81, was discovered in a retention pond in western Orange County, Florida, after he was reported missing the day before without his medication, authorities said. He is now at home, recovering.
Potentially toxic "forever chemicals" found in Florida oysters
Scientists looked at mollusks from three different Florida locations, and every single one had toxic chemicals that could cause adverse health effects.
Red flag laws usage across U.S.
Lana Zak explains how red flag laws work and which states utilize the law better than others.
Another giant African snail sighting forces Florida county into quarantine
Florida officials confirmed the recurrence of an invasive snail species that destroys wildlife and poses serious threats to human health.
Teen will lose her leg after shark attack in Florida
Addison Bethea was scalloping along the gulf coast with her older brother, a firefighter, when a 9-foot-long shark latched onto her thigh.
California's Newsom to Floridians in new ad: "Join us"
Gov. Gavin Newsom is running for reelection in California, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida.
Dad gives free Pride hugs
As part of our series Uplift at Eight, Vladimir Duthiers brings the story of two parents showing the definition of Pride. After losing their openly gay son, they continue his legacy through hugs and love.
Giant snail triggers quarantine in Florida
Florida's Pasco County is under quarantine following the rediscovery of a nasty invasive pest. Local officials believed the giant African land snail, which can grow to be 8 inches long, had been driven out of the area.
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that gave some abortion clinics confidence to resume performing abortions.
1 dead in listeria outbreak linked to Florida
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the source of a recent outbreak of listeria. One person has died and nearly two dozen have been hospitalized. All of the patients either reside in or traveled to Florida before becoming sick.
3 police officers killed, 2 wounded in York County, Pennsylvania, shooting; suspect dead
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
ABC pre-empts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came after media giant Nexstar announced in a news release that it would preempt Kimmel's show indefinitely on all its stations over Jimmy Kimmel's remarks.
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Suspect arrested for allegedly making threat against Utah college where Kirk was killed
On the same day that Tyler Robinson was formally charged with killing Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly making threats against the same college.
Charlie Kirk's accused assassin feared being shot by police, sheriff says
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby held a news conference on Wednesday and went through the timeline of events, dispelling certain false reports that had been spreading online.
Maps show the forecast track of Tropical Storm Gabrielle
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed Wednesday morning over the central Atlantic Ocean, becoming the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Pentagon reviewing service members' social media posts on Charlie Kirk
Hegseth and each service secretary said posts mocking or celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk are unacceptable.
Florida executes man for 1990 triple murder, marking state's 12th execution this year
A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife's sister and parents and setting their house on fire was put to death Wednesday.
Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies about RFK Jr., vaccines
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry testified before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
The IRS will soon set its 2026 tax brackets. See how yours could change.
The IRS adjusts its tax provisions for inflation every year, which can help taxpayers avoid so-called "bracket creep."